Hopoate a priority signing for Sea Eagles

The long-term signature of teenager William Hopoate has become priority number one for the Sea Eagles following his brilliant two-try performance at Brookvale Oval on Sunday.

The off-contract Hopoate will again come under the microscope on Friday night when he goes head on with South Sydney superstar Greg Inglis.

Manly coach Des Hasler has indicated regular centre Jamie Lyon could be available to play the Rabbitohs in Gosford. Giant back Tony Williams will also be monitored after pulling out of the Knights match with an ankle injury.

But the focus is on young Hopoate, who has stamped himself in the NRL following his powerful two-try haul against the Knights at Brookvale.